March 16, 2017 Phuket, Thailand: JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa’s the leading resort for meetings & events in Thailand, is delighted to announce that the Mai Khao Salon C, hotel’s meeting venue has been certified by Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). The certificate recognizes that the hotel has meeting room that has passed TCEB assessments and criteria among 101 MICE venues across the country.

Mr. Oriol Montal, General Manager recently attended the ‘MICE Standard Day 2017’ event and accepted this prestigious award of ‘Thailand MICE Venue Standard Award 2017 -2019’ from H.E. General Thanasak Patimaprakorn, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand during the award ceremony which held on March 13, 2017 at Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien Hotel.

The standardization of a wide range of venues under the Thailand MICE Venue Standard program is among the key initiatives TCEB undertook over the past four years. It was created to help MICE venues in Thailand meet internationally recognized standards, as this is one of the key factors for organisers when choosing Thailand as their destination for MICE events. The TCEB is at the forefront of the MICE industry in ASEAN, and are rolling out the program nationwide, with a focus on three target groups including convention/exhibition centers, hotels and resorts, and public/private organisations. More information, visit www.tceb.co.th

“It is an honour to receive the Thailand MICE Venue Standard Award this year. To be certified by the government leading edge agency, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), this will lift up our reputation in meetings & events business segment as well as to benchmark with ASEAN MICE Venue Standard (AMVS). We are very excited to hear about the TCEB strategic roadmap throughout the development courses and programs announced at the event. In 2017, It’s the year of MICE business, we definitely focus and work closely with the TCEB organization to develop our products & services and ensure that our venues and facilities are meet with meetings & events enquiries” said, Mr. Oriol Montal, General Manager of JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa.

Whether its meetings, events or weddings, Phuket conferences, incentives or corporate retreats, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa combines both business and relaxation with a world-class meetings and events facilities and impeccable teams to be served for every events. The hotel provides 10 meeting rooms and boasts a 636 sqm. Mai Khao Ballroom that can accommodate up to 450 guests. Featuring state-of-the-art latest audio visual system with natural daylight and flexible to breakout rooms. The pristine beachfront with breathtaking tropical setting that can seats up to 600 given the clients a choice of indoor and outdoor venues for MICE and Phuket weddings.